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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 378 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 378 and 262.26 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 378 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/378 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 378 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 99,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,134.28/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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